Expert Real Estate Tips

Manufactured Housing

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 13:21:35 PST

Architect Sarah Susanka described manufactured or prefab housing. Manufactured housing is built in a controlled environment by craftspeople. A manufactured home may be of higher quality than a home built on site. Play video

Home Design and Money

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 13:20:04 PST

Architect Sarah Susanka discusses the home design process and money. When you're doing a home design with an architect you should discuss money at every meeting. Home design includes balancing dreams against the money you have to spend. Play video

Sustainable Architecture

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 13:18:15 PST

Architect Sarah Susanka describes sustainable architecture. To achieve sustainable architecture people should live their values including following their passions and choosing sustainability. Play video

How to Prepare to Meet an Architect

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 13:14:27 PST

Watch this video to find out how to prepare to meet an architect. Sarah Susanka, architect and author of the Not So Big House, tells you how to prepare. Susanka says you can prepare by looking at books and magazines and getting a sense of what you like in a home and why. How can you prepare to meet an architect? Play video

How Much Does an Architect Charge?

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 13:12:07 PST

Architect Sarah Susanka describes how architects charge for their work. The more experience an architect has the more he or she will charge a client. Younger architects will cost less but can be very talented. Learn about how much architects charge and why. Play video

Design Your Own House

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 13:11:14 PST

Architect Sarah Susanka talks about designing your own house with an architect. When you design your own house you should design it for you, not for resale. What's the best way to design your own house? Play video

Not So Big House

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 13:09:41 PST

Architect Sarah Susanka describes what a Not So Big House is and is not. A Not So Big House does not mean cheap and small. Creating a Not So Big House means stretching your design dollars to meet your needs including beauty and well-being. Play video